Top Waiver Wire Additions with Key EDGE Insights

As the NHL season grinds forward, the fantasy landscape is shaped as much by underlying trends as by box scores. This week, advanced EDGE metrics spotlight a handful of waiver wire gems poised to deliver value—whether you need scoring, power-play exposure, banger stats, or a short-week streaming edge. Here’s how to leverage these insights for a winning roster.

What’s New & Why It Matters

Injuries, line shuffles, and evolving usage rates have opened doors for several under-the-radar players. Tyler Bertuzzi is thriving on the Chicago Blackhawks' top line, racking up high-danger opportunities and power-play touches. In Winnipeg, Cole Perfetti has solidified his spot in the top six, translating strong offensive zone starts into tangible production. On defense, K'Andre Miller has returned from injury and is logging key minutes for Carolina, while rookie Artyom Levshunov is getting a look on Chicago’s power play. In the crease, Yaroslav Askarov is making a case for more starts in San Jose, and Jesper Wallstedt is giving Minnesota managers a reason to take notice. These shifts, reflected in EDGE stats like high-danger attempts, offensive zone deployment, and 5-on-5 save percentage, present actionable opportunities for fantasy managers.

Fantasy Implications

Points-Only

For pure scorers, Bertuzzi and Perfetti stand out. Bertuzzi’s high-danger shot volume and consistent top-line deployment in Chicago mean his recent surge is sustainable, especially with power-play involvement. Perfetti’s offensive zone usage and chemistry with Winnipeg’s top playmakers make him an ideal add for managers needing a steady point producer.

Categories / Bangers

K'Andre Miller brings a multi-category punch. Back at full health, he’s contributing both offensively and with hits/blocks, and Carolina’s schedule gives him more chances to rack up peripherals. Bertuzzi also offers a blend of scoring, hits, and PIMs, while Levshunov’s increased PP1 exposure hints at a potential spike in shots and special teams points.

Dynasty / Keeper

Askarov’s recent run in San Jose is particularly intriguing for dynasty managers. His underlying numbers (notably 5-on-5 save percentage) suggest a possible transition from backup to starter, and his pedigree warrants a stash in deeper formats. Wallstedt’s strong showings for Minnesota similarly make him a speculative but high-upside hold. Levshunov, with his early power-play looks in Chicago, is a long-term blue-line asset to watch as the Blackhawks rebuild.

Who to Add / Stream / Watch

Scoring Need: Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) — Top-line and PP1 deployment, thriving in high-danger areas.
PP Exposure: Cole Perfetti (WPG) — High offensive zone starts, trending upward in points leagues.
Peripherals: K'Andre Miller (CAR) — Hits, blocks, and offensive contributions, plus a favorable schedule.
PP Exposure/Peripherals: Artyom Levshunov (CHI) — Emerging PP1 role, upside for shots and blocks.
Short-week Streamer/Goalies: Yaroslav Askarov (SJS) — Trending toward more starts, strong recent performance.
Dynasty/Goalie Stash: Jesper Wallstedt (MIN) — Showcasing upside in limited action.

Fantasy Takeaways

Bertuzzi is a must-add in most formats, especially for managers seeking scoring with category juice.
Perfetti’s offensive role in Winnipeg makes him a reliable rest-of-season option in points and categories leagues.
K'Andre Miller is back to being a multi-category contributor and should be rostered where available.
Askarov and Wallstedt are high-upside goalie adds—Askarov for immediate potential, Wallstedt for dynasty depth.
Schedule edges: Chicago and Carolina both have favorable slates this week, making their players strong short-term streamers.
Monitor Levshunov’s PP usage; if he locks down that role, he’ll be a priority add for blue-line scoring and peripherals.

Source: NHL.com. See the original for full details.